Effectively assist design/build proposal teams to prepare and submit competitively priced proposals in a high-quality format that addresses the critical needs of the customer.
Prepare conceptual budgets for customers, quickly and accurately with limited information, to help position chances for securing the project.
Complete understanding of MEP divisions of work and extract required information from customers to develop a Request for Proposal.
Analyze MEP subcontractor proposals to confirm the criteria and scope are being satisfied.
Precisely communicate Gray’s culture, competencies, and value-added programs such as safety, quality, preconstruction, design/build services, and market strengths.
Provide market research, project lead evaluations, risk analysis and participate with strategic sales and department planning.
Seek new customers and manage existing customers in conjunction with the company’s overall business development strategies.
Review data and blueprints to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists of cost estimates.
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, change order pricing, vendor or subcontractor agreements, and determining cost effectiveness.
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Consult with customers, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work.
Communicate and coordinate with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Estimators to ensure proposal accuracy and scope.
Size up opportunities and make Go/No Go recommendations on limited information.
Indirectly manage team members supporting proposals and outside consultants.
Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the Construction industry is required.
Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications.
May be required to utilize software applications specific to the estimating field.
Energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment; passion for collaboration and professional development.
Ability to indirectly manage team members supporting proposals and outside consultants.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear.
Regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; may occasionally be required to climb or balance.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision.